Helen Pateman

Draw a bit, cook a bit, living a quiet life in Cumbria

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 JUST NOW: The entirety of US Congress ERUPTS in a standing ovation when King Charles III drops this line

“Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases in 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to CHECKS AND BALANCES."

[Bricktop_NAFO @Bricktop_NAFO]

A heartbreaking story which shows just what kind of man Donald Trump is.

Show this to anyone that believes Trump stands for Americans.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

A statement from the family of Alex Pretti, obtained by CNN:

"We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman.

The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."

[Just Rae @raeraeco]

Share this everywhere!! They took his gun. He was not a threat. They beat him and then murdered him.

#Minneapolis
#murder
#ICE

[Suraj Kumar Bauddh @SurajKrBauddh]

"A moment of deep gratitude." 🍁☸️🧘

In the presence of monks, and upon hearing serene words from his gentle voice, my heart is filled with gratitude today. Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara is sharing a truly unique message on the path to peace. Much metta.

[Pragnya Gupta @GuptaPragnya]

When the world is torn by war, hate, and division, Buddhism once again shows the way.

TIME magazine’s cover featuring a Buddhist monk’s 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” is not just a story — it’s a reminder.
A reminder that love, compassion, restraint, and humanity are not weaknesses, but civilizational strengths.

In moments of global turmoil, Buddhism has always offered a moral compass:
• Peace over power
• Compassion over conquest
• Humanity over hatred

This journey, now celebrated worldwide on TIME’s cover, reflects what the Buddha taught centuries ago — transformation begins within, and peace is walked, not declared.

Buddha is not confined to geography or time.
Buddha is global.
And in a fractured world, this path feels more relevant than ever.

What endures is compassion.
Everything else fades.

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@JDVance God Help America......

[Football Confidential 🌐 @footballconfid1]

@EricLDaugh Point of fact, he is an insurrectionist.

And if anybody actually watched that clip and didn’t think it was an edited video or highlights, then I have some magic beans for them 👍

[Neil Duncan-Jordan MP @NeilForPoole]

Ancient woodlands aren’t a blocker. Wildlife isn’t a hindrance. Chalk streams aren’t anti-growth.

Our wildlife is on the brink - one in six species faces extinction.

These species help define who we are as a nation - we won’t get a second chance to save them.

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@SteveReedMP @OliDugmore Please just stop this immature excited crap and start designing and building decent eco friendly homes without destroying what's left of our wildlife

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@viralluup More animal abuse for likes....

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony Need a brew, back in 5 😃

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony No, Hugh is a grown up, he needs to learn how to be in the big wide world, how to speak properly to get his "argument" across and to listen to other opinions without reacting like a child

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony We obvs do, that's maybe because we have different t perspectives o what this lad has done

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony I'm betting the father was sobbing his heart out after

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony I don't agree with celebrating it no, but I do really sympathise with their situation, utterly heartbreaking which you can see on their faces

[Helen Pateman @HelenPateman]

@D3946488480011 @TheHughAnthony Oh I think that's exactly the problem isn't it? They've tried to bring him up to be a decent citizen, he's let them down, he needs to find out how real life treats him without their protection now. You speak as though he's still a child?